Lake Belton H S vs Tarver El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Belton H S
Temple · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,300 students
Tarver El
Temple · Public elementary · Grades K–5
494 students
| Measure | Lake Belton H S Temple, Texas | Tarver El Temple, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #297 of 1,419 | #642 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #4285 of 16,910 | #11131 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,300 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 2,300 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 44.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 60% |
| Math proficiency | – | 63% |
| city | Temple | Temple |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tarver El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 66.0).
- •Lake Belton H S does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 44.1%).
- •Tarver El does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.8).
- •Lake Belton H S is the larger school with 2,300 students compared with 494.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Belton H S better than Tarver El?
On the Success Index (US), Tarver El ranks higher (70.3 vs 66.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lake Belton H S and Tarver El?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Temple and Temple in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Belton H S: 2,300. Tarver El: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Belton H S and Tarver El rank in Texas?
Lake Belton H S is 297th of 1,419 and Tarver El is 642nd of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).